RN

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Aff… Req Number MED-26-00014 Location IBHS Burlington - Riverbank (Burlington, NJ) Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Number of Openings 1 Category Medical / Nursing Description JOB SUMMARY :The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of health services, conducting &/or supervising nursing assessments & plans of care. Will collaborate with Psychiatrist & all Team members to develop Rehabilitation/Recovery Plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct quarterly nursing assessments & develops plans of care for all consumers in the Program. Assign duties to the LPN & CNA staff in accordance with the assessments & plans. Plan & conduct &/or supervise the provision of health education classes on nutrition, exercise, disease management, medications, hygiene, smoking cessation and other health promoting classes. Coordinate with primary care providers & specialists, ensure preventative as well as specialized medical services are provided on a regular basis, assign duties to the LPN's & CNA's to assist consumers with these appointments and follow-up care. In collaboration with the Housing Support Specialist, the psychiatrist & the consumer, the RN will actively participate in the Rehabilitation/Recovery Plan and assist with activities, which enable consumers to reach their goals. Identify assistive devices &/or specialized medical equipment needed for individual consumers; work in collaboration with the Medical Provider and the Housing Support Specialist to ensure such equipment is procured. Directs consumer medical care and acts as the ongoing point of contact for medical providers, community hospitals, psychiatrist and any other specialists involved in the consumers' care. Train staff & consumers on the importance of the mind-body connection, how one affects the other & how to treat both simultaneously Receives and reviews referrals for consumer evaluation and coordinates admission of consumers with members of the MESH team. Conducts periodic chart audits Checks nursing team member documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to signing. Assists the Program Director in the formulation, revision, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures. With approval of the Program Director, develops a training schedule for nursing staff. Responsible for nursing staff schedules. With the Program Director, conduct performance evaluations and initiate disciplinary actions, as necessary. Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A valid NJ Registered Nursing License and a valid driver's license. A year or more of experience in mental health preferred. Ability to work flexible hours & to be on-call for emergencies & consultation. Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Weekly Work Hours 19 Proposed Salary 36.00hr Schedule Evening/Weekends This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Appone